Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($649 vs $9,499).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better weight (635g (1.40 lb) vs 2590g (5.71 lb)).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better length (147mm vs 329.9mm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better min focus distance (88 cm vs 180 cm).
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-300mm | 100-400mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 23 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 18 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 8° | 24° – 6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 180 cm | 88 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.41x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $9,499 | $649 |
| Filter Size | 112mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 128mm | 79mm |
| Length | 329.9mm | 147mm |
| Weight | 2590g (5.71 lb) | 635g (1.40 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
